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Working Collaboratively in Ethiopia
Working Collaboratively in Ethiopia Of the 20 diseases included on the WHO list of neglected tropical diseases, soil-transmitted helminths (STH) are one of the most prevalent. STHs are considered neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) because they inflict tremendous disability and suffering yet can be controlled or eliminated.1 The infection rates are particularly high in sub-Saharan Africa,…
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Initiative to Advance Implementation Science in Nutrition
The Initiative to Advance Implementation Science in Nutrition was formalized in 2022 to generate and disseminate evidence that can accelerate effective introduction and/or scaling of maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN) interventions. We aim to prevent maternal and child undernutrition globally and follow a systematic implementation science approach to understanding and addressing barriers and…
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Sisters in Support: Mayan Mothers Take Care of One Another
Marina and Maria showed up at the community health clinic in Guatemala’s Sierra de Santa Cruz mountains side-by-side. It was clear from their interactions that the two shared a special bond and their children spend a lot of time together. They are both parenting young children; Marina, (18) is raising two toddlers, with a baby…